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Forum: Personal Journals 03-14-2006, 04:38 PM
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Posted By Darkhorse
Good choice, I think you'll be happy with that. ...

Good choice, I think you'll be happy with that. I was looking over it and saw a very decent overlap of muscles worked which will help make the program more successful (such as deadlifts for back...
Forum: Personal Journals 03-13-2006, 01:18 PM
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Posted By Darkhorse
If you like to stick to a one muscle per week...

If you like to stick to a one muscle per week frequency like what you're doing now, you may consider doing Needsize's version of the 5x5..Page 3 of the DFT sticky. I think Sleazy tried this...
Forum: Personal Journals 02-11-2006, 04:45 PM
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Posted By Darkhorse
That used to happen all the time to me back when...

That used to happen all the time to me back when I was doing a 4-5 day split like you. It really hurts bad I know.

I consulted a sports medicine physician a while back and this is what he told...
Forum: Personal Journals 02-05-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
Sweet deal man. I suggest you keep the...

Sweet deal man. I suggest you keep the progressive loading aspect of the training for continued growth.

If you are maxed out on the cable pressdowns, pick up a new exercise to build upon. No...
Forum: Personal Journals 12-17-2005, 05:26 AM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
I'm really glad you decided on that. Hitting the...

I'm really glad you decided on that. Hitting the books is more important. I've always felt that if you cannot devote yourself 100% to one thing or another, then why bother trying so hard to do both?
Forum: Personal Journals 12-14-2005, 08:40 PM
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Posted By Darkhorse
On intense programs like this, it's better to...

On intense programs like this, it's better to take time off and NOT resume the gym until everything is finished outside the gym. It really won't benefit you going every so often, trying to squeeze...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-29-2005, 06:40 PM
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Posted By Darkhorse
I gather it would be twice as difficult to do the...

I gather it would be twice as difficult to do the flat and incline benching with dumbbells instead of a barbell. Is there a reason you chose dumbbells for both? I ask because it'll be easier for...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-20-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
They shouldn't be when starting a new training...

They shouldn't be when starting a new training program. I always take the first two weeks lighter than usual.

-With the second exercise of every superset [A2,B2,C2] the weight can increase...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-20-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 42,231
Posted By Darkhorse
Just in case you don't quite understand...

Just in case you don't quite understand everything, this is what it means...

The first set (A1, B1, C1, ect) will be 5 sets of 5 reps with the same weight for every set. Using bench press as an...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-20-2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
Well, it seems you are used to one muscle per day...

Well, it seems you are used to one muscle per day with a lot of volume. Since that is working for you, I'd recommend sticking with it, but changing your exercise selection. Usually the first year...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-19-2005, 05:08 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
Okay, now you asked for criticism, so I'll try...

Okay, now you asked for criticism, so I'll try and give some constructive c's-

It looks like Dave has your diet q's covered so I won't even bother. For your routine however-
1. Frequency is the...
Forum: Personal Journals 11-19-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By Darkhorse
You're definately doing too much then. You don't...

You're definately doing too much then. You don't need a thousand different sets with a thousand different angles to hit the same muscle! Back you can break down to [width: Pullups, Pulldowns-many...
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